Nijem (6-2) has rebounded from a loss to Tony Ferguson in the finals of TUF 13 to post consecutive victories inside the Octagon, defeating Danny Downes and C.J. Keith since the stumble. Four of his total wins have involved finishes.

Proctor (8-1) didn’t make it as far as Nijem during Ultimate Fighter 15 run, but he did secure a stoppage victory over Jeremy Larsen in the first round during the show’s live finale. He will enter the bout with Nijem having won a quartet of consecutive clashes.